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Navy comparison: Flag of China China vs Flag of Russia Russia

Fleet Profile
China Russia
Official name People's Liberation Army Navy Russian Navy
Total ships 1,060 (2026) 529 (2026)
Active ships 1,042 446
Naval ensign Ensign of China navy Ensign of Russia navy
Ship Categories Radar Comparison

Ships by Category

🇨🇳 Chinaas of 2026
  • Submarines 81
  • Aircraft carriers 3
  • Destroyers 62
  • Frigates 59
  • Corvettes 50
  • Patrol boats 94
  • Amphibious ships 80
  • Mine Warfare ships 37
  • Cargo ships 27
  • Support ships 479
  • Unmanned vessels 34
  • Other ships 54
🇷🇺 Russiaas of 2026
  • Submarines 81
  • Aircraft carriers 1
  • Destroyers 8
  • Cruisers 2
  • Frigates 19
  • Corvettes 81
  • Coastal boats 18
  • Patrol boats 68
  • Amphibious ships 22
  • Mine Warfare ships 50
  • Cargo ships 5
  • Support ships 113
  • Other ships 61

Overview

China's 1060-ship navy outnumbers Russia's 529 vessels (2.0x advantage). Of these, 1042 and 446 are in active service respectively.

The fleet breakdown includes 81 vs 81 submarines, 3 vs 1 aircraft carriers, 62 vs 8 destroyers, 59 vs 19 frigates, 50 vs 81 corvettes, 80 vs 22 amphibious ships, 94 vs 68 patrol boats, 0 vs 18 coastal boats, 37 vs 50 mine warfare ships, 34 vs 0 unmanned vessels (China vs Russia).

China's navy is officially the People's Liberation Army Navy, while Russia's is the Russian Navy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which country has more naval ships, China or Russia?
China has a larger navy with 1,060 ships compared to Russia's 529 ships.
Which navy has more submarines, China or Russia?
Russia operates more submarines with 81 compared to China's 81.
Which country has more aircraft carriers, China or Russia?
China has 3 aircraft carrier(s) compared to Russia's 1.
Which navy has more destroyers, China or Russia?
China operates 62 destroyers compared to Russia's 8.
Which navy has more frigates, China or Russia?
China operates 59 frigates compared to Russia's 19.
How do the China and Russia navies compare in size?
China's navy is 2.0 times larger than Russia's in terms of total ships (1,060 vs 529).